STRATFORD.

Taranaki Daily News, 18 August 1917, Page 3

STRATFORD.

A. AND P. ASSOCIATION. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Stratford, Aug. 17. Mr. J. VF. Boon presided at a meeting of the A. and P. Association's cx«-'.-iitivo committee last evening. -Mr. B. Orr'i report on suggestions in connection witli the pig .section was considered The N.Z. Council of Agriculture forwarded copy of remits curried at the -liiiuul euiu'erenec and requested replies as '•!'. ti;e association':; intentions regarding (be various proposals. The first rcm,i touching on farm experimental work was approved, and is being carried out on Hie local model dairy farm. The next remit created some discussion as it concerned the finances and actions of the various associations regarding defaulters, to kindred associations, and suggi sting that they be not allowed on the ground. It was reported that Mr. 0. Smith would provide the fat sheep and bullock, and .Mr. l>t!edge the pig, for the guessing competitions. The various committees engaged in revising schedules reported good progress. The credit balance of the late concert and dance in the association's tea rooms was £l4. A good attendance of the committee is desired at the monthly meeting to be held to-morrow at 1.30 p.m. S.M. COURT. Mr. W. R. Haselden. S.M., gave judgment for defendant with costs in the dog shooting case, T. McDonald (Mr. Rutherford) v. T. Brown (Mr. T. Fookes) The magistrate remarked that the defendant found the dog on his land worrying his sheep, and after firing several times killed the dog in plaintiff's yard, and aiiv person who sees a dog being at large, biting or attacking any person, horse, i-hceii or cattle may destroy same without being answerable for any damage occasioned thereby. STRAYING BULL. Judgment was given for plaintiff for £lO and eo.ts £4 14s tid, in the claim by Philip Stoffcl, farmer, v. Arthur D. Johnson, for damages to two horses, gore: by defendant's bull, the claim being £IS 3s Ad. The facts were: Plaintill' and defendant occupied adjoining properties, and defendant's bull (which is admittedly vicious and dangerous) weir from defendant's to plaintiff's land, where it charged two horses at the cowshed goring one in the chest and the other in the ribs. The magistrate held that defendant was not liable for the trespass, owing te the nnfenced condition of the land, but he was liable for the mischief wrought to plaintiff's horses by the bull, Johnston being aware of I its vicious nature.

In the civil ease Mcßain and Child's (Mr. S. Spcnce) v. R. L. Muir, claim £3 3s. judgment was given for amount, with costs 10s. Roor.ey and Co.. Whangamomona (Malorreand King) claimed £73 8s Ou from G. 11. Thomas, who was ordered to pay the amount within 6n<; month, in default 30 days' imprisonment. A' the close of the court proceedings Mr. Fookes, on behalf of the bar. oppressed their appreciation of the tact, consideration and impartiality extended to them in court business by his Worship, who wes being transferred to a larger district (Wanganui), and wished him every success m his new duties, yjr Flaselden acknowledged Mr. Fookes' re-mp-'-s. When first coining to Stratford he felt somewhat of a misfit, but since then he had found his relations with the bar of a cordial nature Probably after the war he might return to Stratford. In the meantime he reeiprocafed the good wishes and trusted they would continue. GENERAL. There are many settlers in and around Stratford who will learn with regret of the death of another of the. town's old identities—Mr. John Fitzgerald. Dcceised had been ailing for some time, but the end was not anticipated so raoidh The late Mr. Fitzgerald was born in County Cork, Ireland, 57 years ago, and landed in the South Island in ISBO. 4fter residing there a few years he came to the North Island, living at 'Palmerston North. Sixteen years later he came to Stratford and took over theiEmpirc Hotel leaving the business in 1013. He has been in retirement since. Deceased javce a widow, one son and six daugh ters. The funeral will take place on

Sunday next, the cortege leaving the Cathilic. church at 2.30 p.m. .Much sympathy has been expressed for the bereaved relatives.

To-morrow (Saturday) a big and biuy d-ay is anticipated, and. if the weather only holds good the Highlanders are positive they will net a sum th.it will reflect credit on their efforts and the district. A concert and dance wan held at Nj/aeio last evening, but probably owing to lack of sullieient advertising it was not largely attended. A very varied programme was submitted, the audience hciiw very demonstrative. Those contributing were: Mrs. l-'dnionsoii, Misses Rogers ('2), and Phillips, ami Messrs 11. .!. Piters, Sannc and Frank Ranford. Mem ion should be made of the. quartette party whose numbers wore very pleasing. Mr. Edmonson was the accompanist, being assisted by Mrs. Rogers and Mr. Tom Ranford. News was received in town to-day that Sergant Herbert Ibbotson had been killed in action. Deceased was a Stratford boy, and left with the 7th Reinforcements. Prior to enlistment he was with the firm of Messrs McMillan and "Tredr'e, for five years, having left school to join the firm.

Another death that will occasion much sorrow is that of Private H. S. Carter, fifth son of Mr and Mrs. Carter, of Warwick road. Deceased fell in action on July 31. Mr. E. S. Rutherford has also received the bad news that his eldest brother, Private Herb. S. Rutherford, was killed in action on the same day. Private Rutherford was a member 1 of the 9th Reinforcements, and there are two more brothers with the forces.

Stratford has to report another war loss. In the same battle and date Privale .1 Cuthbert, of Pembroke road, was kilh'd in action. Young Cuthbert left with the ISth Reinforcements, and prior to leaving for the front h\id identified himself with various sports. He hael oecn a prominent pupil of the Stratford High School, and at the time of enlistment was a teacher under the Taranaki Education Board, with a promising future Among other schools he had charge of Tariirulangi. Much sympathy will be extended to Mr. and Mrs. T Cuthbert in the loss of their only son T'ic Stratford school received several visitors this afternoon, the occasion being to farewell two of the teaching staff. •'!ne, Miss Jackson, is leaving on account of her approaching marriage, and the other Mr. A. J. Heron, is going into camp. Mr. R. Masters, chairman ol the Education Board, on behalf of the teachers, presented Miss Jaekson with a silver tea set. and on behalf of the girls in her class with an oak salad bowl He eulogised Miss Jackson's ability as a teacher and a citizen. Mr. .]. W. Boon, chairman of the school committee, presented Mr. Heron with a wris"et watch, and in a few words wished him all good luck. Mr. Tyrc-r. headmaster, then presented Miss Jackson with a memento, "a useful and ornamentkl scrubbing brush,'' and abo a In>y of sweets, whilst, the boys presented Mr. Heron with a "water pistol.'' Both reeip'r-nts suitably acknowledged tin gifts and cheers for both parties concluded the programme. Whilst in fStratford there is no need to ii*k the tin" 1 of a policeman. Justwalk along to Mr. B. J. -peter;' jewellery shop and you will find reliable timekeepers being offered at very special reduce. 1 prices. Jewellers rarely hold sales, but Mr. Peters has been holding one during the past few weeks, Those in need of jewellery (and what lady is not';) should make the most of this opportunity, and make her purchase soon. Wristlet watches, suitable for farewell sift.-i. available at bedrock prices.—Advl. The long winter evenings are still on hand. To those who find time hangs heavy a visit to Mr. C. E. James' warehouse will soon provide a remedy, as he has in stock all classes of parlor games for young and old. Besides amusements, the warehouse has a large range of Doulton ware, whilst the range of jewellery should satisfy all tastes. The smoker can secure all classes of tobaccos, cigars and pipes at lowest prices.